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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Panzanella Kebabs

April 11, 2023

INGREDIENTS:

24 metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden ones 15 minutes in water before)

4 tablespoons white ­wine vinegar

2 tablespoon extra­ virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat ­leaf parsley

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), cut into 1­inch cubes

24 red pearl onions, peeled

1 pound small zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/2­inch rounds

2 orange or yellow bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 ­inch squares

24 cherry tomatoes

10 ounces unsliced day­ old white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1­-inch cubes

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a plastic container with a tight-­fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and chopped herbs. Shake well to combine, and set the marinade aside.

2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Skewer the ingredients, pairing the chicken and onion together, the zucchini and pepper together, and the tomatoes and bread together. Brush the kebabs with reserved marinade.

3. Grill chicken ­and­ onion skewers until chicken is cooked through and onions are tender, turning often, about 10 minutes. Cook zucchini ­and ­pepper skewers until vegetables are tender, turning often, about 7 minutes. Cook tomato­ and­ bread skewers until bread is toasted and tomatoes soften, turning often, about 5 minutes.

4. Serve skewers at room temperature.

NUTRITION:

Serves: 8

Per serving: 142 calories (3 skewers)

Fat 3g, Carbohydrates 20g, Sodium 374 mg, Protein 10g, Fiber 2g

Find the original recipe from Martha Stewart here!

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Recipe of the Week: Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp

June 2, 2020

Let’s spice up that summer BBQ routine! This delicious grilled shrimp is served on a stick and marinated in a smoky, chipotle lime marinade.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Marinate Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
  • 2 limes, juice and zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Marinate the shrimp in the mixture of the remaining ingredients for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Skewer the shrimp and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 1-3 minutes per side. Tip: Add the chipotles to the marinade one at a time and taste test for heat.
  3. Options: Add 1 tablespoon honey to the marinade. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro to the marinade. Add a splash of tequila to the marinade.

 

Original recipe can be found here!

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Recipe of the Week: Lemon Marinated Chicken Skewers

August 26, 2019

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs I prefer thighs
  • 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3tbsp fresh minced cilantro or parsley I prefer cilantro
  • 2tsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1tsp paprika
  • 1tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp cumin
  • 1/4tsp turmeric
  • 1/4tsp cayenne pepper

You will also need: Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1 ½ inch strips for skewering. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro or parsley, crushed garlic, paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Place the chicken pieces in a glass dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while the chicken is marinating.
  2. Generously grease the grill and heat over medium. Skewer the chicken, evenly divided between 6-8 skewers.
  3. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning once during cooking, until cooked through. Serve hot.

 

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: Calories: 258
Fat: 13g, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 32g

 

Original recipe can be found here!

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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa

June 19, 2019

Time: 33 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 nectarines, pitted and diced
  • 1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops

Directions:
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 8 min

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  2. To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil, and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture.
  4. Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.

Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 419 calories
18.3 g fat; 10.8 g carbohydrates; 51.2 g protein; 130 mg cholesterol; 92 mg sodium

 

Original recipe comes from AllRecipes.com & can be found here!

 

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Recipe of the Week: GRILLED PEACH AND WATERMELON BURRATA SALAD

July 18, 2018

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes

This recipe comes from SkinnyTaste.com- a top favorite for healthy eating and brilliant food swaps! The fresh peaches and watermelon bring such a sweetness to this light summer salad. Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish for a perfect summer dish!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 peaches, cut into 1?2-inch-thick wedges
  • Olive oil spray
  • 4 small balls burrata cheese (1 pound total)
  • 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 1?2 cup loosely packed watercress
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or preheat a grill to medium-high).
  2. Spray the peaches with oil, then grill them cut sides down, just long enough to make marks, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. To serve, place a ball of burrata in the center of each of 4 plates and arrange the grilled peaches, watermelon cubes, and watercress around it.
  4. Drizzle everything with the balsamic glaze.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1 salad

  • Calories: 408 calories
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Protein: 23g

 

Find the full recipe and more at SkinnyTaste.com!

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